What is worker thread in SAP BC-CST-IC - Internet Communication Manager?

SAP Term: worker thread

• Component: BC-CST-IC

• Component Name: Internet Communication Manager

• Description: A thread of the ICM. Worker threads handle requests and responses on a connection. A worker thread contains an I/O handler for the network input and output, and plug-ins for the various supported protocols HTTP, SMTP, and so on.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A worker thread is a type of thread used in the BC-CST-IC Internet Communication Manager component of SAP. It is responsible for handling incoming requests from clients and processing them in an efficient manner. The worker thread is part of the ICM (Internet Communication Manager) process, which is responsible for managing the communication between the SAP system and external clients. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The worker thread is used to process incoming requests from clients. It is responsible for handling the request, processing it, and then sending a response back to the client. The worker thread can be configured to handle different types of requests, such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SMTP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the worker thread, it is important to ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the type of request that it will be receiving. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the worker thread has enough resources available to handle the incoming requests efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-CST-IC Internet Communication Manager component of SAP also includes other components such as the dispatcher, message server, and gateway server. These components are responsible for managing the communication between the SAP system and external clients. Additionally, there are other components such as the web server and application server that are responsible for providing web services and applications to external clients.